Sunday, November 27, 2016

Christine Z. Mason's latest - Weighing the Truth

Boundaries, A Love Story, by Christine Z. Mason, was an RBC selection last year. And now she's got a new one, called Weighing the Truth. This is a whole bunch different than Boundaries, I can tell you that! Here's what it's about:

Natalya Drummond is an idealistic 32-year old attorney and the widowed mother of a small child. After visiting her death row client, Jared Hegner, at San Quentin, her life begins to unravel, as bizarre, frightening, and traumatic incidents occur. Nat becomes convinced the client and his gang members are after her. At the same time she embarks on an investigation of the suspicious circumstances surrounding her husband's death - a mystery she must solve before she can move on in her personal and professional life. Has her fear clouded her perception of the truth and undermined her passionate belief in the presumption of innocence?

First of all, the thing that stood out right away for me is that Nat could easily have her own series of books (or even a TV show). I have no idea if Christine is considering that. But I would certainly enjoy "seeing" more of Natalya Drummond.

There was a lot I liked about this book:

1. There were quite a few storylines running through the book. I liked the variety and the need to pay attention.
2. I liked seeing the difference between an attorney in her professional role and an attorney as a victim.
3. I liked getting the clear explanation, without being lectured to, of the rules surrounding a witness in a jury trial.
4. I liked the twists and turns and the fact that it was not predictable.
5. I liked that I could relate to a number of different parts of the book. The most notable was Nat's visit to the prison and being told she had to take off her bra because it had underwire. A friend of mine had a son in prison who actually had to undergo that same requirement. In her case, she drove to a local drugstore and purchased a different bra. There are obviously so many things that we just don't know about unless we experience them.

Weighing the Truth is an entertaining book about a very relatable character. Maybe we'll see more of her. Eh, Christine?

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I have been blogging for over 6 years. But I have been reading books for over 60. I currently read 65-70 books and over 25,000 pages each year. Hopefully, I will find books that you readers will enjoy. Happy reading.